I purchased this van used at a Ford dealership in my area about two years ago, so I feel I have had sufficient time to evaluate it. I purchased this in August of 2004. Only my mother and I drive this van, and we generally use it for cargo, so I can't ... read more

Pros: Smooth Ride, Power, FeaturesCons: Annoying ProblemsThe Bottom Line: If you can live with some minor annoyances and small repairs, the features make this van worth a look.

We were having problems with our 1995 Pontiac Transport and were looking to buy a newer used minivan. We did some research an determined the Ford Windstar was met our needs the best and was priced right. We bought a 2001 Windstar with 31K miles in ... read more

Pros: Nice family vanCons: Again, as with previous 1996 model - excessive repairsThe Bottom Line: Nice family van but I have to think that there is something else out there more reliable. Next time I'm looking at a Honda Oddessy.

I own a 1996 Windstar and found that many odd parts need repair (see review). My parents purchased a 2001 and have had the same sort of odd problems; air conditioner compressor failed, tie rods, etc. Since Windstars were introduced in 1995, I would ... read more

Pros: Roomy, Reliable, Entertainment System, Safety, Price and Looks Cons: Turning radius would be my biggest complaint, slightly rough shiftingThe Bottom Line: I think that Consumer Reports have pushed the Honda & Toyota, which are good vehicles, but for the price difference and availability the Windstar is an notable choice.

I was another Mom that did not want to drive a mini-van, but when you are hauling a group of soccer kids or a paintball team, you need a big vehicle and a Suburban seems like a waste of gas.
The Windstar gets decent gas mileage, has plenty of ... read more

Pros: Room, style,rideCons: interior fit and finishThe Bottom Line: I'm happy with it. I think bought used it's a very good value.

I bought the Windstar SE new 2.5 years ago. Options included the safety package: rear sonar, alarm system, nailgard tires, traction control.
I've had two problems since I've owned it. The fuel tank was replaced because the original had a leak ... read more

Pros: SAFE SAFE SAFECons: None!The Bottom Line: This vehicle is built with safety in mind. It will keep your family protected.

On May 23, 2003, I was in a motor vehicle accident driving my 2001 Ford Windstar Limited. I was rear-ended. All of my occupants were wearing seatbelts and we were hit at the Police Officers estimate of 50 MPH. My wife and 4 year old daughter were ... read more

Pros: Easy access to controls, roomy, comfortable, nice ride, kid friendly!Cons: Power doors fail! Selling price vs. resale is poor!The Bottom Line: I would say it is definitely a "contender" but shop around for what best suits your needs.

We purchased our 2001 Windstar SEL in Sept. '01 at a hefty price tag of $32,000. I checked the resale of our Windstar today (May '03 - one year and 8 months later) and our $32,000 is now worth a whopping $16,000! WHAT??? Talk about depreciation!
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Pros: Strong motor, great safety, good layout, quality interior.Cons: Not as flashy as Chrysler or GM products, gas milage could be better.The Bottom Line: A roomy, sporty, safe, well appointed minivan with the best safety of the big 3.

We had a 2000 Ford Taurus SE for about a year, but a long road trip with our 3 children taught us that we needed more room. A quick search on the internet led us to the Ford Dealer for a 2001 SE Sport.
I chose the sport for it's sharper ... read more

Pros: powerful engine, amenities, better seats than 95-98 modelsCons: soft ride, marginal handling, refinement (lack of)The Bottom Line: The Windstar is a solid choice for those who want a decent van with good power and a reasonably large number of amenities at a good price

In search of minivans, we were looking for good performance, decent gas mileage, good reliability and good utility. With the '01 Windstar, we found most of that, but in comparison to the Honda Odyssey and the Toyota Sienna, this somewhat antiquated ... read more

Pros: Comfortable, safety features, relatively smooth ride, entertainment system is great for the kidsCons: Some initial problems, heavy rear bench seat.The Bottom Line: Overall, we like the vehicle very much. My wife is the primary driver and finds the vehicle easy to drive; a great family vehicle.

Owned the vehicle for eight months. We initially had a sliding door alignment problem (slight leak when raining). It took two trips to the dealer to correct. The door has not leaked since the second alignment. Second problem was in the airbag system. ... read more

Pros: Comfort, Two temperature controls, Power everything, Bright red~the bad drivers can see us coming!Cons: Now neighborhood kids only want to ride with me! The Bottom Line: We are really enjoying our new purchase. Our female friends and their children are want one too! The men are afraid of testosterone leakage!

Since our family has multiplied from 2 to 3, we knew it was time to drive a car that could carry all of our stuff! So out we went test driving everything under the sun until we came across a bright red Ford Windstar 2001 minivan. I do mean Bright RED! ... read more

Pros: Roomy, solid build, plenty of powerCons: Rear door hard to openThe Bottom Line: I would not hesitate to try this one out.

We needed a minivan for our family. Tried out the 2001 model with no extras-base model. It has plenty of power and I know what I'm talking about. I have some high-powered vehicles and hate limp-wristed rides. Easy to get in and out of. Durable materials, ... read more

Due to a combination of circumstances with which I will not bore my busy audience, it was recently necessary that I make a trip from Boston, MA to Atlanta, GA and back, a journey of some 1000-odd miles each way. Due to the amount of luggage that needed ... read more

Leased a 2001 Ford Windstar LX, maintenance package, daytime running lights (safety package), etc. We really want to like this vehicle but the number of irritations makes it impossible. Soem are the quality of the vehicle some are dealer together they ... read more

As a Social Worker I find myself on the Georgia highways and byways usually doing a lot of commuting especially when it comes to traveling with a group of children. If you’ve ever taken a trip with a bunch of teenagers then you know the importance of ... read more

Pros: Convenient, Practical, Smooth Ride (when it works)Cons: Unpredictable, Drinks GasThe Bottom Line: I would not drop this much cash on this van - it has too many problems to be worth it.

I first drove the 2001 Windstar as a rental in Orlando this January. I was quite impressed. It had a smooth ride, convenient features, and easy handling. So, when my husband switched to a job with a car allowance the next month, my vote was in! ... read more

Pros: Comfortable for smaller people too - 4'9" driver works.Cons: It is thirsty.The Bottom Line: It gets the job done. I don't have experience with other vans to say whether there is better out there.

We needed to haul a bunch of stuff from Orlando to New Orleans so we rented a Windstar from Hertz. It did the job with aplomb. We drove it 1500 miles running mostly around 80 and got 16 MPG. Everything worked fine for the duration of the trip. ... read more

Pros: comfortable ride with full features Cons: limited colors and ride can be uneasy The Bottom Line: The Windstar LX 4 door minivan is a safe and comfortable family car with full features.

We purchased the Ford 2001 Windstar LX 4 door Minivan in March of this year. Our son was born in August of last year and my sporty little Nissan and my husband's small pickup truck weren't exactly family style vehicles. We decided on the Windstar ... read more

Pros: Beautiful vehicle, many safety features Cons: Ford needs a lesson or two in sales ethics.The Bottom Line: Many wonderful features to make a long trip easy. I love all the safety features.

Hi! This is Ron Ravetti the internet manager at Big Valley Ford. I have read your synopsis. It sure appears you have done quite a bit of research on the supercrew. True, it is quite a unique vehicle. However, as to Saturn's new SUV coming out I remain ... read more